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Tornado Warning 6, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this tornado warning at May 17, 2017, 5:31 PM CDT for Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 24 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 17, 2017, 5:31 PM CDT (22:31 UTC)
- Expired
- May 17, 2017, 5:55 PM CDT
- In force
- 24 min
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Jackson County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 5:47 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Black River Falls, WI | MANY TREES DOWN. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 3:13 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 220 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1435 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 81 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
810
WFUS53 KARX 172231
TORARX
WIC053-172315-
/O.NEW.KARX.TO.W.0006.170517T2231Z-170517T2315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
531 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Jackson County in west central Wisconsin...
* Until 615 PM CDT
* At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near North Bend, or 14 miles southwest of Black River
Falls, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Black River Falls around 550 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Franklin, Irving, Melrose, City Point and The Black River
Correctional Center.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4410 9113 4413 9115 4420 9115 4442 9070
4442 9032 4431 9032
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 229DEG 46KT 4419 9109
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
JSB4 follow-up statements
773
WWUS53 KARX 172234
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
534 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
WIC053-172315-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170517T2315Z/
Jackson WI-
534 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
At 534 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of North Bend, or 12 miles southwest of
Black River Falls, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Black River Falls around 550 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Franklin, Irving, Melrose, City Point and The Black River
Correctional Center.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4410 9113 4413 9115 4420 9115 4442 9070
4442 9032 4431 9032
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 229DEG 46KT 4421 9106
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
JSB159
WWUS53 KARX 172237
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
537 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
WIC053-172315-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170517T2315Z/
Jackson WI-
537 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
At 537 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southwest of Black River Falls, moving northeast
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Black River Falls around 550 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Irving, Melrose, City Point, The Black River Correctional Center and
Potters Flowage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4413 9101 4422 9111 4442 9070 4442 9032
4431 9032
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 229DEG 46KT 4424 9101
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
JSB382
WWUS53 KARX 172243
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
543 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
WIC053-172315-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170517T2315Z/
Jackson WI-
543 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
At 543 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Black River Falls, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Black River Falls around 555 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include City
Point, The Black River Correctional Center, Potters Flowage,
Vaudreuil and Perry Creek Recreation Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4418 9100 4423 9108 4442 9070 4442 9032
4431 9032
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 241DEG 42KT 4426 9097
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
JSB385
WWUS53 KARX 172255
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
555 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
WIC053-172305-
/O.CAN.KARX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170517T2315Z/
Jackson WI-
555 PM CDT WED MAY 17 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for west central
Wisconsin.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Jackson County.
LAT...LON 4418 9100 4423 9108 4442 9070 4442 9032
4431 9032
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 229DEG 46KT 4436 9081
$$
JSBThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 7:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Buffalo | 44 min |
| May 16, 7:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Trempealeau | 28 min |
| May 16, 8:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 52 min |
| May 16, 8:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Clark, Taylor | 28 min |
| May 16, 8:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Buffalo | 52 min |
| May 16, 9:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 72 min |
| May 16, 9:44 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 4 hr |
| May 16, 9:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Clark, Jackson | 93 min |
| May 16, 11:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 9 days |
| May 17, 12:04 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Jackson, Trempealeau | 116 min |
| May 17, 12:08 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Jackson, La Crosse, Trempealeau | 37 min |
| May 17, 1:51 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Jackson, Trempealeau | 6 hr |
| May 17, 7:03 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Jackson, Trempealeau | 39 hr |
| May 17, 9:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Jackson | 4 days |
| May 17, 9:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Trempealeau | 5 days |
| May 17, 9:28 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 66 hr |
| May 17, 12:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | La Crosse, Trempealeau | 51 min |
| May 17, 12:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Clark, Jackson, Trempealeau | 51 min |
| May 17, 1:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Clark | 25 min |
| May 17, 1:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Clark | 63 min |
| May 17, 2:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Taylor | 29 min |
| May 17, 2:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 27 min |
| May 17, 4:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Crawford | 38 min |
| May 17, 4:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Buffalo | 46 min |
| May 17, 4:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Trempealeau | 49 min |
| May 17, 4:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Vernon | 38 min |
| May 17, 5:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon | 39 min |
| May 17, 5:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | La Crosse | 20 min |
| May 17, 5:17 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ARX | La Crosse | 58 min |
| May 17, 5:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe | 51 min |
| May 17, 5:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau | 49 min |
| May 17, 5:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Richland, Vernon | 33 min |
| May 17, 5:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Richland, Vernon | 17 min |
| May 17, 5:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Clark, Jackson | 38 min |
| May 17, 5:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Jackson, Juneau, Monroe | 65 min |
| May 17, 6:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Clark, Jackson | 23 min |
| May 17, 6:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Jackson, Juneau, Monroe | 16 min |
| May 17, 6:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Adams | 34 min |
| May 17, 6:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Clark | 31 min |
| May 17, 6:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Clark, Taylor | 66 min |
| May 17, 6:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Adams | 14 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.